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Monumental’s Youth Sports Initiative Up for ESPN Humanitarian Honor

by WI Web Staff July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Monumental Sports & Entertainment\’s youth sports program “District of Play” has been nominated for the 2025 ESPN Corporate Community Impact Award for its efforts to expand youth sports access and build stronger communities across the District.

A fiery stare-down between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. at the Howard University press conference on Dec. 5, 2024 (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Gervonta Davis, Lamont Roach Jr. Host Press Conference at Howard University Ahead of March Matchup

by Skylar Nelson December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Stephen A. Smith, Molly Querim, Shannon Sharpe and Dominique Foxworth host “First Take” at Howard University, the first stop on the ESPN show's HBCU Tour. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Makes Its Way to the Mecca, Showcasing Student-Athletes and Giving Stephen A. Smith a Heartfelt Surprise

by Skylar Nelson October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

As she continues to ascend in her shining career, DMV native and ESPN star Monica McNutt emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and working hard. (Courtesy photo)

Monica McNutt: A Star on the Rise

by Ed Hill July 13, 2023July 16, 2024

Jemele Hill Suspended After Tweets About Cowboys Owner

by WI Guest Author October 10, 2017October 31, 2020

Local Sports, National, Sports

Redskins Featured in ESPN ’30 for 30′ Episodes

by Martell Pegues September 12, 2017October 31, 2020

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson Reveals Childhood Molestation

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2017October 31, 2020

Columnists, Op-Ed, Opinion, Raynard Jackson

This is Why ESPN Is the Republican Party of Sports Television

by Raynard Jackson July 18, 2016October 30, 2020

Reports of ESPN’s Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

by NNPAFreddie February 12, 2016October 30, 2020

Sugar Ray Leonard remains one of the most celebrated boxers in history. Here he battles Roberto Duran, one of his greatest adversaries. (Courtesy photo)

Sugar Ray Leonard Reflects on ‘No Mas’

by Stacy M. Brown November 24, 2015October 30, 2020